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I am also not sure what is so bad about the design. Looks to be very visible day and night. Only problem might be ventilation, but that could be a winter option. No to keen on the EMS logo as it might confuse people.

I am also not sure what is so bad about the design. Looks to be very visible day and night. Only problem might be ventilation, but that could be a winter option. No to keen on the EMS logo as it might confuse people.

That jacket was personalised for Jadd - he is qualified EMS

"There are Old Bikers and there are Bold Bikers, but not a hell of a lot of Old Bold Bikers"Coachman

Hi, I think comments are always welcome but suggestions are even more welcome
I can see how the Batten-berg may not be everyone's choice as it is a bit bold, but the advantage the jacket does have is that with the design, one size really does fit all.
Perhaps a modification of the Batten-berg to a reflective silver would work better?
I guess the bottom line is there have been 4 comments - 3 against and 1 for. So I would imagine as Stranger says, this design has not worked for the majority.
Question must be if the Batten-berg were changed, would that be better? I must say the one size fits all attracts me (selfishly ), as we have less issues with stock availability.

"There are Old Bikers and there are Bold Bikers, but not a hell of a lot of Old Bold Bikers"Coachman

Speaking from experience, "one size fits all" is right up there with "of course I will respect you in the morning", "the cheque is in the mail" and my all-time favourite "of course I won't-----"... anyways, you get my drift.

I think the older design with mesh for ventilation purposes worked better. Also, the blue looks too much like police and we don't want that. The old hi-viz vest was a very good design. Maybe we can have that again, but in a better quality.

Speaking from experience, "one size fits all" is right up there with "of course I will respect you in the morning", "the cheque is in the mail" and my all-time favourite "of course I won't-----"... anyways, you get my drift.

I think the older design with mesh for ventilation purposes worked better. Also, the blue looks too much like police and we don't want that. The old hi-viz vest was a very good design. Maybe we can have that again, but in a better quality.

I am with you on this one. In fac the design I liked best was the ones yellow and orange and black ones we did with the elasticated waist, cuffs, and large arm holes. if I remember we went to the other design after that batch.

Sorry if I came across a bit "meh". Always sounds better when I actually say it.

Spent my therapy money on a K1200S
Therapy must have worked, bought a GS
Insanity crept back in, in the shape of an R1200R

as stated in the start, the batten-berg can be replaced with reflective.
@theRehann for a change one size does fit all unless you are 4XXXL bib has been tried on by various peeps.
Can look at the ventilation part, not a problem.

This thread was for constructive ideas suggestions to get the bibs back on the market, doesn't help sitting with dead stock

You may never know what result come from your actions.But if you do nothing, there will be no result.Mahatma Gandhi

Speaking from experience, "one size fits all" is right up there with "of course I will respect you in the morning", "the cheque is in the mail" and my all-time favourite "of course I won't-----"... anyways, you get my drift.

I think the older design with mesh for ventilation purposes worked better. Also, the blue looks too much like police and we don't want that. The old hi-viz vest was a very good design. Maybe we can have that again, but in a better quality.

Originally Posted by Stranger

I am with you on this one. In fac the design I liked best was the ones yellow and orange and black ones we did with the elasticated waist, cuffs, and large arm holes. if I remember we went to the other design after that batch.

Sorry if I came across a bit "meh". Always sounds better when I actually say it.

Originally Posted by Coachman

Thanks for the feedback - all helps!

These as far as I understand are going to be used for GP Marshal trainees?

These vests are not replacing the regular TB ones...these are still available in the shop as always....We currently have the usual pink, black and yellow in stock, and as more funds are available, we will have the hi-viz too.

One size does fit all...have one as trainee marshal... even as a 4XXXL (Jumbo size), it does fit me..

Like the design of one-size-fits-all.

Starting to get a bit hot under the collar during my mid day rides as there is no venting with my touring jacket..., but I will see with summer jacket (vented) how that goes...

And mesh somewhere in between...

Personally, not the whole jacket as mesh, else it seems not to last.

Batten-berg or plain, either or neither nor....I think you have to stand out as trainee marshal and the Batten-berg just add a bit more to the vest, especially foot patrol, to be distinguished from normal viz vest. Motorists also think twice when they see the Batten-berg and they seem to respond better to that. (more 'authority' with the orange on the side and the Batten-berg = maybe police, have to slow down...effect)

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